Physical Fitness Basics Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Discuss the interdependence of the components of wellness.

The various components of wellness often influence one another; for example, poor body composition may affect your willingness to meet new people, thus negatively impacting social health.

Summarize how the components of health are related to wellness.

Wellness is related to our achievement in each of the components of health. To achieve true wellness, one must excel in all six components.

Endorphins are generated in the body during exercise, which leads to better emotional health.

True

Describe how exercise can positively affect your environmental health.

Exercising outdoors establishes a natural connection with the environment and may motivate changes to improve a polluted environment. Signup and view all the answers

Exercise has no positive effects on the nervous system.

False Signup and view all the answers

Describe the continuous nature of the physical fitness concept.

Physical fitness is an ongoing challenge influenced by daily choices rather than a one-time achievement. Signup and view all the answers

Increased metabolic rate due to exercise is helpful because __________.

The body uses more calories for everyday activities Signup and view all the answers

Explain why exercise is an important component of good physical fitness.

Exercise positively affects all body systems and reduces the risk of various diseases. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the difference between physical activity and exercise.

Physical activity involves movement of large muscle groups through daily activities, while exercise is a purposeful form of physical activity aimed at improving fitness. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following BEST represents the relationship between physical fitness and exercise?

Exercise is a subset of physical fitness. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Components of Wellness

Components of wellness are interdependent, affecting each other.
Poor body composition can hinder social interactions, impacting social health.

Relationship Between Health and Wellness

Wellness emerges from success in the six components of health.
Continuous effort is necessary to maintain and achieve wellness.

Role of Endorphins

Exercise generates endorphins, enhancing emotional health and well-being.

Environmental Health and Exercise

Exercising outdoors fosters a connection to nature.
Outdoor exercise can inspire improvements in polluted environments.

Nervous System and Exercise

Exercise has positive impacts on the nervous system, contrary to misconceptions.

Nature of Physical Fitness

Physical fitness is an ongoing challenge, not a one-time achievement.
Daily choices collectively determine physical fitness levels.

Metabolic Rate and Exercise Benefits

Increased metabolic rate from exercise allows the body to burn more calories during daily activities.

Importance of Exercise

Exercise positively affects all bodily systems and mitigates disease risk.

Physical Activity vs. Exercise

Physical activity includes general movements throughout daily life.
Exercise targets specific physical fitness improvements.

Exercise and Physical Fitness Relation

Exercise is a subset of physical fitness, meaning it contributes to overall fitness levels.

Description

Explore the essential components of wellness and how they interconnect through this practice flashcard quiz. Understand the relationship between health and wellness, as well as the implications of body composition on social health. Perfect for anyone looking to enhance their knowledge in physical fitness.